The QuimiExpo Biotec Dissemination Sessions are an educational initiative designed to enhance essential communication skills in undergraduate students through the structured presentation of academic projects. Developed by the BTQM Teaching Innovation Group at the University of Vigo, this model provides a platform for students in the second and third years of the Industrial Chemical Engineering degree to present the work they have carried out in various subjects twice throughout the academic year.

The main objective of this initiative is to provide the students with tools and techniques for effective, clear, and engaging oral presentations, thereby promoting scientific dissemination and the exchange of ideas. Second-year students present their laboratory practice reports, while third-year students deliver oral presentations of their practical projects. Since its launch in the 2021–22 academic year, the program has held eight editions, with two events per academic year—one in each semester.

This communication focuses on the experience of the third-year students presenting their practical projects orally. In an academic and professional context where effective communication is increasingly vital, these sessions aim to prepare students to face challenges that go beyond technical content enhancing the oral presentation skills. The initiative fosters the development of transversal competencies, such as public speaking, synthesis, and scientific outreach—skills that are crucial for professional success and academic excellence. At these mock sessions, business engineers, whether alumni or graduates from other institutions, deliver keynotes related to their current works, offering valuable perspectives and inspiration that greatly enrich the current students in the program.

The sessions have enabled students to present their projects in a structured, clear, and engaging manner, sharing their findings with the broader academic community. The events also serve as a space for idea exchange and mutual enrichment, reinforcing key professional skills. Students gain confidence in their ability to communicate complex information, while also improving their ability to synthesize content and engage audiences.

The QuimiExpo Biotec model has proven effective in helping students strengthen both their presentation skills and their understanding of course content. The initiative highlights the importance of transversal skills—particularly public speaking and synthesis—in both academic and professional settings. Moreover, it fosters collaboration and broadens participants’ perspectives through peer interaction and feedback.

Acknowledgments:
The authors thank the Centro de Posgrao e Formación Permanente da Universidade de Vigo for its support through the Convocatoria de axudas económicas para as actividades dos GID 2025.

Keywords: Active learning, scientific communication, transversal skills, undergraduate education, QuimiExpo Biotec.